I'm on my way to Moorpark CA on the 118 West when I notice that on the cluster, the coolant light turns on for the OM603. I thought it'd be nice for it if I dropped by the Wal Mart in Simi Valley to get some readily available coolant. It was about $8 and I was getting ready to put it in the reservior...when I suddenly remembered the color that it should be (slightly orange right?)

I popped the cap back on without filling it up and headed straight home...keeping 2 eyes on the Temp. Nothing was out of the ordinary, temperature rose to about 95-97 going uphill and plummeted to sligtly over 80 going downhill into the valley where I live.

The coolant I bought said that it is PREDILUTED and will go into any car, and ANY COLOR COOLANT.

The Question: Can I use this coolant for the long term run ie using it after coolant change or using it for top-offs...OR...Should I just get the cooling system checked/flushed/etc.?

Notes on Pictures:
-I can't see what level the coolant is in because remnants of the old hood pad darkened it...Anyone know how to clean this?
-I replaced the upper radiator hose along with the belt tensioner and pulley. (It broke when I tried to replace the tensioner)

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